It looks as if I have several busy medical weeks ahead. Tuesday and Thursday I see Kat for physical therapy; Monday and Friday I see Cheryl for chiropractic adjustment; a few doctors’ appointments – how did it all come at the same time?
This coming week I will see my Rheumatologist and do my infusion as well as see the orthopedic doctor. I will also see my dentist to have my permanent crown put in. WOW! My mouth is still sore from seating a week and a half ago, plus all the little sores in my mouth and tongue that made eating even more difficult. I have had to eat on my left side so as not to mess up my temporary.
The more I find out about this reverse shoulder replacement, the less I like it. First off, no meds for 2 months – that will not be a picnic. Then to find out the surgery is difficult and the recovery in therapy is very hard – plus there is no guarantee it will work perfectly because shoulders are tricky. Michael, who is head of therapy at Stafford had his shoulder done my surgeon – he wasn’t thrilled with his bedside manner but he was recommended by people Michael trusts. I am going to have a second opinion after my therapy is done, I want to be as informed as I can before making the decision. Kat has been encouraging about how much range of motion I may be able to have – she is pleased with the progress and I may have more range than before the accident. Plus the combination of Kat and Cheryl is definitely working to my benefit.
Enough about me. We have had a lot of rain the past few days – it is pouring at times. We woke up about 2 a.m. this morning to find we didn’t have electricity. It came back on about 3 or so, so glad it did. Now all the clocks are messed up and my computer restarted itself. Oh my gosh, I just checked the window here in office and I can see sunshine through the shade. I wonder if it is taking a day off before starting in again. We have seen some snow on the Olympics – when they actually come out.
I checked out the Weather Channel and it shows flooding for the usual rivers and more rain for the week. There is a lot to be said for living on a hill, don’t need wells as much as those near the rivers. I noticed the pool next to the shopping center down the hill is fill – may even overflow with enough rain.
Eddie has been pounding down the vole holes – yes, they have come back. Really makes a mess on our golf course lawn. I suppose I could say they are aerating the lawn, but the holes are too big and only in certain places. Oh, that reminds me, I found a couple of cats for my cat garden – Eddie thinks I am nuts but I enjoy them.
Unfortunately it is hard to see the white cat – it looks like a curious kitten. I put it facing the garage so it looks as if he/she is waving to anyone coming up the walk. The calico is around the stump bit nearer the porch. They both spoke to me at different times and I couldn’t resist. They didn’t cost much, so I am not out much. They give me a lot of pleasure as I go up and down the sidewalk.
A week or two later
I still have all medical weeks as of now. I did have my permanent crown put in – he didn’t have to numb my jaw at all, it slipped in quite well. Since then I have had a more comfortable mouth, though the crown is sensitive not only to cold, but really sensitive to hot. I am wondering if it will take time for my jaw to settle down and truly accept the new crown as part of the group.
Last week I saw the MOHS surgeon for the basel cell cancers on my face. He is sending me to a plastic surgeon to work on it after he cuts out the cancer. I need to make an appointment and go see him, then he and the MOHS surgeon can decide whether they will do both at once or 6 – 8 weeks apart. this won’t happen until January – that’s fine with me, I need a rest from medicine.
Last week I only had one pt visit because of Thanksgiving; I saw Cheryl Monday and Wednesday. I have been doing pretty well. The week before that, Kat really gave a workout stretching my shoulder – I was really uncomfortable for several days. I know it is necessary, nevertheless, it makes sleeping a bit more uncomfortable. I have to say, I am glad to be sleeping much better – I seem to need a nap as well as going to bed at 9 at night. I wonder if I am finally resting at last. So far, I feel I could sleep forever and still not be rested and refreshed. I am working on doing some walking as many days as I can – I know that helps build energy.
We have been having sun and frost the past few days – it is so lovely to see the Olympics with snow. The days are clear and sunny, the sky very blue. Reminds me of Fall days in Connecticut. We are about to go into rain again for a bit. Which reminds me, I need to talk to John Van Zanten about trimming so we can have our view back. I can’t quite decide about cutting down the two camellias by the sidewalk. they are gorgeous when they bloom but make such a mess. Plus they block out the sun so we have moss on the sidewalk.
Decisions, decisions!
Gift of RA 
December 1, 2015 at 12:52 am |
When I first read what you wrote about the rain and flooding, I thought, huh?! But then I went down another paragraph or two, and I noticed you had written that part earlier. Phew! I thought I was losing my mind for a minute, there!!
Your new kitties are adorable!! Each with his/her own “personality”, you might say.
I’m glad you are taking your time in making a decision about that shoulder surgery. It’s good to be well informed. In the long run, there will be consequences whichever choice you make, and also some good points about both, too, I imagine!! You are the one who will have to live the most closely with your decision, so it’s best to be as sure as you can be.
love, Charlotte
December 1, 2015 at 7:38 am |
I am at a point where I don’t know what to do about surgery – I’m looking forward to time away in Toronto where I can forget what is going on and relax. I also need to see where therapy can take the shoulder; my chiropractor was pleased with my progress yesterday. Medical day today – Primary Care doctor this morning, then therapy and in the afternoon, my dentist for a cleaning.